Are Mantras Language? Can it be justified by Bollywood movies like ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun?’ (1994)
The intriguing subject of whether mantras are language has been pondered by many bright minds for ages. Bīja and stobhas, which seem incomprehensible, are...
What is the Indian Legend regarding the discovery of Tea?
The Indian legend regarding the discovery of tea centers around Bodhidharma, an Indian Buddhist monk from the 5th or 6th century AD who traveled...
The Inhabitants of the Andaman Islands: Tribal Resistance and Transformation Through Ecological Lenses
This essay explores the impact of ecological factors on the contact between tribes and non-tribes, particularly in the Andaman Islands. It highlights how colonial...
The Plan to Overthrow Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir
The British Residency broke the terms of the Treaty of Amritsar, which created the State of Jammu and Kashmir, in 1885. After Maharaja Pratap...
Representation of Kali Maa in Village Literatures
Kali refers to the black ferocious goddess in Hindu mythology. As a consort of Siva, she is associated with wild, terrible and destructive behavior...